Souks, sea and surf: Riding giants in Morocco

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This article was originally published in March 2014.

Essaouira, Morocco (CNN) — For many tourists, Morocco is best known for its historic cities, rugged landscape and sumptuous cuisine. But for surfers, it's fast becoming known for the crashing waves that pound its Atlantic coastline.

For decades, fish has been big business in Essaouira, the charming, former Portuguese settlement on the west coast of Morocco.